Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AILANTHUS altissima
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Tree-of-Heaven
Ginkgo
In Hindi
कल्पवृक्ष
बालकुवारी
In German
Baum des Himmels
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Arbre de paradis
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Arbol del Cielo
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Árvore do céu
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Drzewo Nieba
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Lignum de caelo
Gingko
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ginkgoales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Cycad
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo
Season and care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer and Ginkgo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo Physical Information
Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo are as follows:
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo
Care of Tree-of-Heaven and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.